Shinjitsu Kunren Kai

03/13/2026

Ninja Camp 3/15/26! Drop ins welcome!

03/13/2026

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Since 1986, karate for ages 3 & Up! Readers Choice #1 Morris/Sussex Martial Arts school since 2009. Voted School of the Year in 2009.

01/26/2026

🐻🏆 Gatlinburg is Calling… Are You Answering? 🏆🐻

The Isshin-ryu Hall of Fame returns to the Smoky Mountains, and this year is shaping up to be something special.

Whether you’re coming to compete, celebrate, or honor those who paved the way, this event is about more than trophies—it’s about legacy, community, and respect.

✅ Tournament & Banquet Registration is OPEN
🎖 Award Nominations are NOW BEING ACCEPTED
🏔 Gatlinburg, Tennessee – July 17–18, 2026

Know someone who has:
• Dedicated a lifetime to Isshin-ryu
• Quietly served and shaped others
• Left a lasting mark on our system

➡️ Nominate them. Honor matters.

👉 Register, nominate, and get all event details at
www.theihof.com

Train with purpose. Show up with pride.
Let’s make this year one to remember.

01/25/2026

Prayers to this organization. Many world champions came from his school. RIP

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Sensei John Sharkey, a teacher and mentor to so many. Sensei Sharkey lived a life of service, giving his heart fully to his family, friends, and students. His kindness, generosity, and unwavering willingness to help—whether as a mentor, a listening ear, or a place of refuge—touched countless lives across all walks of life.

A pillar of the martial arts community, Sensei Sharkey took leadership of the non-profit American Karate Association in 1973 and went on to build the AKA Warrior Cup into one of the most prestigious martial arts tournaments in the world.

Sensei Sharkey measured success not by numbers, but by character. He believed the value of a black belt was defined by the standards behind it. In his lifetime, he awarded just over 100 black belts through his Sharkey’s Karate Studios. Each one stands as a testament to his uncompromising commitment to excellence and to what a Sharkey black belt truly means.

His legacy lives on through every life he shaped with selflessness, discipline, and love. As we mourn his passing, we invite you to honor Sensei Sharkey by holding him in your heart—and by sharing a positive memory that celebrates the extraordinary life he lived and the impact he leaves behind.

12/21/2025

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

10/07/2025

Ready to learn something new? Check out this instructional video lead by Hansh Carmona! Shushi Sho No Kun by the count. Subscribe to the Don Nagle's Isshinryu AOKA, INC Youtube page while you are there and don't miss tons of training opportunities to come!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/11/2025

Let’s go team! Who would like to represent the North East as the IHOF youth ambassador?

09/07/2025

Shihan C as a Barbie? Badass! Your thoughts…

08/20/2025

Summer Celebration 🎉 Free Ice Cream Party! Please RSVP.

08/16/2025

🥋 SAVE THE DATE – IHOF 2026 🥋
July 17–18, 2026 – Gatlinburg, TN

From Okinawa to every corner of the globe, Isshinryu karate-ka gather once a year for something more than competition. We come together to honor our history, celebrate our champions, and unite as one family under the art we love.

Next July, the Isshinryu Hall of Fame Banquet & Tournament will once again be the place where all associations, all dojos, and all practitioners stand together.

✨ One History. One Future. UNITED. ✨

📅 Mark your calendars.
🎯 Start your training.
💬 Spread the word to your dojo family.

Let’s make IHOF 2026 the most memorable gathering yet—because when we unite, Isshinryu thrives.

08/16/2025

Hanshi & Shihan C were hosts along with other Rotarians for the Japanese Short Term Youth Exchange program. Saturday, 8 of them will attend class in Landing!

08/05/2025

Thank you Master Terry Creamer! Your expert advice will take us to new levels!